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MO HB2235
Bill
Status
3/31/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bart Korman
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AI Summary
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Extends solar rebate payment timelines by one year for each tier, with rebates ranging from $2/watt (through June 30, 2015) down to $0/watt (after June 30, 2021), and allows utilities to continue offering rebates after 2021 through approved tariffs.
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Expands hydroelectric generation eligibility as renewable energy: facilities in Missouri or owned by Missouri utilities qualify effective January 1, 2018, and all hydroelectric generation qualifies effective January 1, 2021, without requiring additional certification.
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Includes solar rebates as a demand-side program under the Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act and clarifies that electrical corporations (rather than electric utilities) submit annual demand-side program reports to the commission.
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Updates the definition of renewable hydropower to specify facilities with nameplate ratings of 10 megawatts or less that do not require new water diversion or impoundment.
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Changes terminology from "electric" to "electrical" corporation in demand-side program reporting requirements.
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding renewable energy
Last Action
Referred: Utilities(H)
4/8/2014